UFC Fight Night 86: Rothwell vs. dos Santos

Ben Rothwell (36-9-0) vs. Junior dos Santos (17-4-0)

Ben Rothwell takes on Junior dos Santos at UFC Fight Night 86.

Ben Rothwell has compiled an impressive career record of 36 wins and nine losses, and is currently ranked fifth in the UFC heavyweight rankings. The Wisconsin native once rattled off thirteen consecutive victories, and is currently riding a four-match win streak dating back to August 2013. Junior dos Santos has not been as hot as of late, having lost his last bout and three of his last five. Still, the Brazilian is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, and will look to get back on track in this fight.

Rothwell is known for his power, and 75 percent of his victories have come via knockout or TKO. He lands 2.85 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy of 43.45 percent, and absorbs 3.42 such strikes per minute with a defense rate of 49.75 percent. The American also averages 1.02 takedown attempts per 15 minutes at a clip of 36.36 percent. He defends takedowns successfully 69.05 percent of the time, and has averaged 0.51 submission attempts per 15 minutes throughout his career.

Dos Santos is similarly powerful, and lands an impressive 4.66 significant strikes per minute at a 46.65 percent clip. He absorbs 3.25 significant strikes per minute and defends these strikes at a 53.44 percent rate. Dos Santos averages just 0.48 takedown attempts per 15 minutes, but his takedown accuracy of 62.50 percent is solid. Additionally, he defends takedowns successfully 80.49 percent of the time, but has averaged just 0.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes.